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Abstract This article aims to develop theoretical knowledge in Literature Studies to find out the theme of Myth and Folk in Girish Karnad's Nagamandala and Hayavadana. The paper will also enhance the knowledge of traditional Indian theatre culture and legendary and mythical representations, as well as that of investigative and educational work. Girish Karnad wrote plays for a long time, typically using history and folklore to address contemporary themes. Karnad focuses on social issues and his plays deal with improbable and real issues are located next to the social ones. He has a vibrant energy that scours the past for pertinent myths, stories, and folklore to analyze the present. He made an impact on society, country, and the globe. He tried to represent how to retell Indian mythology in a contemporary setting. Before concentrating on how Girish Karnad reinterprets myths and reinterprets them in his plays to represent contemporary reality, it is crucial to consider his early influences on his development as a dramatist. In his formative years, Karnad was impacted by a wide range of individuals. He was exposed to a sociopolitical context where native and Western cultures were in stark opposition to one another.